The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Carbondale, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$119,928

Cost of Crime™ for Carbondale, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,032 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Carbondale in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Carbondale, OH Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Carbondale ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Carbondale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carbondale is 25.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carbondale, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Carbondale for 2025 is $119,928. This translates to approximately $486 per resident and $1,032 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Carbondale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Carbondale Compared to Other Cities?

Carbondale, OH:	$486
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carbondale is $486 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $45 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carbondale:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,201 more than in Carbondale.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $332 less than in Carbondale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carbondale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Carbondale	Cost per Carbondale Resident
Murder	$51,173	$207
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,920	$56
Robbery	$4,304	$17
Assault	$8,690	$35
Kidnapping	$2,548	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,890	$24
Burglary	$5,574	$23
Theft	$12,357	$50
Arson	$665	$3
Vandalism	$9,310	$38
Animal Cruelty	$86	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,980	$16
Identity Theft	$1,431	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$119,928	$486

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carbondale, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Carbondale totals $409,722 ($1,659 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $529,650 ($2,144 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Carbondale crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Carbondale’s 247 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Carbondale Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Carbondale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.225
Robbery	0.5540
Rape	0.9295
Murder	0.1102
Total Violent Crime	2.819 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.660
Vehicle Theft	1.540
Burglary	2.488
Arson	0.1115
Total Property Crime	13.80 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1701
Drug Crimes	2.178
Vandalism	5.276
Identity Theft	0.7486
Animal Cruelty	0.0472
Total "Other" Rate	8.420 (C+)

Individual Carbondale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Carbondale is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Carbondale.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stewart, OH	C-	C+	D+
Amesville, OH	B	B-	C+
Millfield, OH	C-	C	D+
Athens, OH	D-	C	F
Chauncey, OH	D	B-	D-
Joy, OH	C	B-	C-
The Plains, OH	D	C+	D-
Jacksonville, OH	B-	D	B-
Trimble, OH	C-	D+	D+
Plantsville, OH	B-	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carbondale is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Perley, MN	B-	B-	B-
Palisades, TX	B+	B	B
Palmers Crossroads, AL	D+	D+	D+
Panacea Park, FL	A	B	B
Papineau, IL	A+	A	A
Paradise, MI	F	F	F
Parkdale, AR	C-	D+	D+
Parksville, SC	D+	C-	C-
Pearson, AL	B-	C-	C-
Pellville, KY	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Carbondale is safer than the Ohio state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Carbondale, OH average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Carbondale schools on SchoolGrade

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